Japanese Classic Car Show 2026 Brings Kyusha Culture Back to Long Beach

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Hundreds of classic Japanese cars are gathering on the Long Beach waterfront this October.

The Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) 2026 runs Saturday, October 3, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California.

What's There

The show brings together hundreds of classic Japanese vehicles (kyusha) and motorcycles, alongside displays on Japanese automotive history and culture, vendor booths, and community activities.

A Community Built Around Older Japanese Cars

For fans of Japanese cars, JCCS is about seeing vehicles preserved, restored, and customized by a community built far from where those cars were originally made — Japanese car brands became global consumer products, but older models have also grown their own dedicated enthusiast cultures abroad.

Visitor Details

JCCS 2026 runs Saturday, October 3, 9:00–15:00, at Marina Green Park, 386 E Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, California 90802. Pre-purchased adult tickets are $20, day-of tickets are $25, and children 12 and under are free with an adult. The event is rain or shine.

What To Know

For fans of Japanese cars, JCCS is about seeing vehicles preserved, restored and customized by a community far beyond Japan itself.

Japanese car brands became global consumer products, but older models have also developed strong enthusiast cultures abroad.

What Fans Are Saying

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「Japanese Classic Car Show 2026」が、10月3日にカリフォルニア州ロングビーチで開かれます。日本の古い車がたくさん集まります。